m d mfune - principles of management

7/31/2019 m d Mfune - Principles of Management

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PREPARED BYM D Mfune

Principal Lecturer andConsultant

STAFF DEVELOPMENT INSTITUTEPRIVATE BAG 1

MPEMBA

PRINCIPLES OFMANAGEMENT


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OVERVIEWMeaning of Principles of

Management

Importance of Principles of

ManagementManagement as an Art and Science

Scope of Principles of Management


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LEARNING OBJECTIVESDefine PrinciplesDefine Management

Explain the importance of

Principles of ManagementDiscuss the scope of Management


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INTRODUCTIONManagement is both an art and

science

Principles of management

attempts to introduce rationallyand hence science in management

Principles of management are of

universal applicationPrinciples of management are of

different versions

Principles of management assist


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PRINCIPLES OFMANAGEMENTPrinciples

Set of guidelines that assist

managers to diagnose problemsand make appropriate decisions

Management

A team of managersThey are located at three

organizational levels

The process of deciding what


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IMPORTANCE OFPRINCIPLES OF

MANAGEMENTRationality

ObjectivityGuidelines in problem-

solving/decision-making

Efficiency and effectiveness


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ACCORDING TO HENRI

FAYOL1. Division of work

Reduces span of attention for anofficer or group of officers

Develops practice and familiarity

Improves efficiency andeffectiveness

Demerits?


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2. Authority

The right to give orders

Should not be considered withoutreference to responsibility

Types of Authority?

Difference with Power


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3. Discipline

Outward marks of respect in

accordance with formal or informalagreements between organizationand employees

4 RsNobody above discipline


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4. Unity of commandOne employee one superior

Merits and demerits?

5. Unity of Direction

One head and one plan for a groupof activities with the sameobjective

Merits?


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6. Subordination of individualinterests to the generalinterests

The interest of one individual orone group should not prevail overthe general good

Merits and demerits7. Remuneration

Pay should be fair to both

employee and


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8. Centralisation

No complete centralisation or

decentralisationIs always present to a greater or

less extent, depending on the sizeof the organisation and quality ofits employees.

Merits and demerits ofcentralisation and decentralisation

respectively?


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9. Scalar chainThe line of authority from top to

bottom of the organisation

Chain of commandHierarchy of authority

Merits and demerits?


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10. OrderSocial and physical order

A place for everything and

everything in its placeThe right person in the right place

Avoids chaos and anarchy at

workplaceImproves customer service

delivery


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11. EquityA combination of kindness andjustice towards employees

Avoid discriminationGive credit where credit is due

Manage workplace diversity

effectively.


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12. Stability of Tenure ofPersonnel

Avoid hire and fire regime

Employees should be given time tosettle into their jobs and learn their

jobs

13. InitiativeWithin the limits of authority and

discipline all levels of staff should

be encouraged to show initiative


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14. Esprit de corpsHarmony is a great strength to an

organisation

Teamwork should be encouragedMerits and demerits?


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QUESTIONDiscuss the degree to which these

management principles areapplicable to your organisation.

The End

Thanks for your attention

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